Congrats, OFS — first EPDs now on the board
Specs teams love clarity. With its first Environmental Product Declaration now published, OFS moves casegoods from “trust us” to “verify this.” That flip matters when buyers must model embodied carbon and favor brands with third‑party numbers they can cite in bids and submittals.
What launched in January
OFS has published its first‑ever, third‑party verified Environmental Product Declaration for the Pulse Casegood Desking Series. The scope reads as a family‑level declaration covering the Pulse private office and desking system rather than a single SKU, which aligns with how workstations are actually specified. Publication month is January 2026. The program operator is EPD Hub, and the rule set cited is the BIFMA PCR for Office Furniture Workspace Products. The public record does not list a separate LCA developer.
Why this matters in specs and bids
When a project team must account for embodied carbon, a product‑specific EPD prevents conservative default factors from dragging a workstation’s modeled impact higher than reality. That keeps Pulse in the serious‑consideration set for LEED v5‑minded projects and owner policies that increasingly prefer product‑specific, third‑party verified data. It also trims submittal back‑and‑forth because reviewers can anchor to a single, verified document.
Competitive snapshot, right now
OFS have stepped into an arena where several incumbents already play. Steelcase lists multiple current EPDs across seating and workstation families, signaling mature coverage. Herman Miller’s portfolio includes Layout Studio with a current EPD, which is squarely in the desking lane. Haworth shows system and workspace coverage such as Compose Workspace. That means OFS is catching up to the leaders and can now compete with verified data, not just design and lead time.
There is also ground to gain against mid‑market peers. As of early February 2026, The HON Company shows no current EPDs with prior records expired, and Allsteel lists no current EPDs with several expired. For buyers who prefer or require current declarations, Pulse’s EPD gives OFS a tangible edge in casegoods conversations.
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What the EPD covers, in plain English
Think of a workstation family like a film franchise. One EPD for that family lets specifiers swap sizes, storage and finishes while staying inside the same verified boundary conditions. The BIFMA workspace PCR sets the playbook for materials, energy, transport and modeled end‑of‑life. If future refreshes add plant‑specific details or shipping ranges, teams can model projects with fewer assumptions and less friction.
Where to find it online
We could not locate the Pulse EPD on OFS’s sustainability pages at the time of writing. Their Common Ground page outlines HPDs, LEVEL and FSC coverage, yet no EPD link appears today. Visibility matters because procurement often checks the manufacturer site first. Quick win recommendation is to post the EPD alongside existing certifications and add a link from the Pulse product page so reps and dealers can grab it fast.
Helpful links on the OFS site today:
- Common Ground sustainability hub: https://ofs.com/common-ground
- Pulse product hub: https://ofs.com/products/workspaces/private-office/pulse
The transparency takeaway
OFS just entered the transparency arena in a core category where spec momentum is real. Against leaders with broad EPD portfolios, this move closes a credibility gap. Against peers without live declarations, it creates an immediate selection advantage. The smartest next step is predictable. Expand coverage to adjacent Pulse configurations and high‑volume seating or tables, keep the documents easy to find, and make renewal timelines part of the product roadmap so sales never has to apologize for missing paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly did OFS publish and when?
A first‑ever, product‑family EPD covering the Pulse Casegood Desking Series, published in January 2026 with EPD Hub as the program operator.
Which PCR governs the OFS workstation EPD?
The BIFMA Product Category Rule for Office Furniture Workspace Products. That rulebook standardizes what gets modeled and reported for desk and workstation systems.
Who verified or developed the LCA behind the EPD?
EPD Hub is the program operator. The public record does not list a separate LCA consultant or developer organization for this declaration.
How does this change OFS’s competitive position?
It narrows the gap with leaders like Steelcase, Herman Miller and Haworth that already publish EPDs for workstations. It also creates an advantage over peers such as HON and Allsteel that show no current EPDs as of February 2026.
Where can specifiers find the document?
We did not find the EPD on OFS’s website. Adding it to the Common Ground sustainability page and the Pulse product page would make submittals faster.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
